Derelict vessels on Fraser secure

Vancouver Sun06.29.2012

A derelict ferry, Queen of Sidney, sits along the shores of Fraser River in Mission. The provincial environment ministry declared the poorly moored vessel a hazard due to the current flooding on the river.

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Seven derelict vessels located along the Fraser River near Mission were secured Friday, according to a B.C. government release, although oil in one of the vessels continues to pose an environmental risk.

Five steel piles and cables were installed to secure the largest Vessel, the former Queen of Sidney, and earlier on Friday a qualified marine expert inspected and attested to the work done.

A declaration of environmental emergency remains in place as oil in one of the vessels is still regarded with concern. A marine response agency will begin to remove the oil shortly.

High water conditions earlier this week made the vessels a significant risk to river traffic, houseboat residents and critical downstream infrastructure including rail and highway bridges and other utilities alongside or crossing the Fraser.

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